What to do in Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu Attractions

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  • Book your favourite adventures on Expedia Canada for significant savings, and you'll still have money for a top hotel or decadent meal while you're visiting. The things to do in Kota Kinabalu are not only perfect for you, but they won't bust your budget. We have 75 things to do here, and you can reserve them starting at just CA $3 .
  • Kota Kinabalu is popular among adventurers similar to yourself. In fact, many travellers have been visiting to check out local hot spots and find the top activities, and many of them are already planning to return. The most booked things to do can get the curiosity of even seasoned explorers, and that includes savvy visitors like you. Our collection includes an impressive variety of historically themed excursions and excitement. From one-of-a kind ways to explore the best this area has to provide like a Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Springs Venture to stimulating ways to explore what's below the water's surface like the Klias Wetland Safari & Fireflies Tour, there is an abundance of things to do at your disposal when you consider all the activities available here at Expedia Canada.

Our activities are the ideal way to organize your getaway. It takes an expert itinerary to make the most of a trip to Kota Kinabalu, particularly when you long to pack in trips to museums and outdoor activities. And it's evident that you don't plan to sleep all day—you're ready to get out and play. You're thrilled to sign up for the best activities around, and a quiet day exploring local neighbourhoods is always time well spent. Book guided tours on Expedia Canada, and you don't need a map.


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Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and island images

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

4/5(12 area reviews)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Oceanus Waterfront Mall and Centre Point.

Downtown Kota Kinabalu
The sunset here is always mesmerizing never disappointing. Tanjung Aru is divided into 3 beaches. The first beach is the most popular with locals and tourists. Bring some food or get some local food there and enjoy your meals as the sun displays her colours. It’s about 20  mins drive from the city.

Tanjung Aru

3/5(3 area reviews)

Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.

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Karambunai

Visitors highly recommend Karambunai for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai while you're in town.

Karambunai
Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and island images

Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.

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Kepayan

Kepayan might not have many top sights, but Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kepayan
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Alamesra

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alamesra and surrounding area, you can visit 1Borneo Hypermall and Kota Kinabalu City Mosque.

Alamesra

Day trip destinations from Kota Kinabalu